Winter is here!

Ice Skating on Nottingham Lake

Stay Tuned! Weather permitting, the Town of Avon plans to offer ice skating on Nottingham Lake for the 2022-2023 Winter season. Check AvonRec.org for updates.

West Avon Preserve Seasonal Trail Closures on Horizon Closures will be in effect December 15 – April 15 to Protect Wildlife Winter Habitat

Town officials have announced upcoming trail closures in the West Avon Preserve to protect wildlife winter habitat. Closures will be in effect from December 15 through at least April 15 and apply to all multi-use trails except Our Backyard and PB&J. The Beaver Creek Point lookout trail remains open, to foot travel only, throughout the winter months.

There will be green physical closure gates and signage installed at trail entrances of closed trails. The PB&J and Our Backyard trails will remain open through the winter.  These trails are best accessed from the Beaver Creek Point parking lot and O’Neal Spur Pocket Park, respectively.

Save the date!

Fireworks in Avon on Saturday, January 14

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.: Free Hot Cocoa and Peppermint Schnapps at the Avon Performance Pavilion (while supplies last)
6:00 p.m.: Fireworks Begin
Location: Harry A. Nottingham Park

Avon’s Winter Bus Schedule Began Monday, November 21

Winter schedule information can be obtained from Avon Transit bus operators, by contacting Avon Transit Customer Service at (970) 748-4120, or online at www.avon.org/bus.

Avon Residents

Weekend Skier Parking at the Town Hall

The Town of Avon is again pleased to offer Avon residents all day free parking on weekends and holidays at the Avon Town Hall parking lot during the 2022-2023 Beaver Creek ski season.
 
Permit parking will be available when the Town Hall is closed on weekends and holidays between the hours of 7 a.m. and midnight.  Overnight parking is not permitted. Weekend Parking Permits are not transferrable.
 
The permit is available to Avon residents only. One permit per residence. Parking application and instructions can be found here.  Please email completed application along with your driver’s license and your vehicle registration to [email protected].

Free Energy Conservation Services

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federally funded program that provides free energy conservation services to eligible households, both owner-occupied and renters. Qualified applicants can receive assistance with items like insulation, air sealing, storm windows and doors, furnace repair or replacement, refrigerator replacement, LED light retrofitting, beneficial electrification upgrades and Health and Safety evaluations.  Funding for weatherization services is provided by the Colorado Energy Office and the U.S. Department of Energy Denver Regional Office.
 
Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy (CARE)
The Colorado Affordable Residential Energy Program (CARE) is a partnership between NWCCOG, local participating utility companies and Energy Outreach Colorado.  CARE installs FREE energy efficiency upgrades to reduce the home energy bills of income-qualifying households, both for owner occupied and rental properties.  Eagle County CARE applicants must utilize Xcel Energy, Black Hills Energy or Holy Cross Energy as one of their utility providers to be eligible.  These upgrades may include insulation, refrigerators, LEDs, shower heads, air sealing, and qualifying furnaces and water heaters.

Learn how to qualify for both programs

Gearing Up for Winter: Avon Public Works Reminds Residents of Winter Snow Removal Operations

Roadways will be cleared from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Property owners are responsible for removing snow in their driveway and abutting sidewalks

Avon’s Public Works Operations Division is responsible for maintaining streets and sidewalks in the Town of Avon. This year’s snowplowing on Town streets will be conducted between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m. This schedule ensures all roads will be plowed at least once in a 24-hour period.

Streets— Drivers are reminded to slow down and give snowplows ample space to maneuver freely.
“Snow removal crews sometimes work long hours to keep the streets safe and we ask for the public’s cooperation to help keep them safe as well,” said Gary Padilla, Avon Public Works, Operations Manager. “Remember, plow trucks cannot stop or turn as readily as most vehicles.” Padilla recommends motorists avoid driving alongside the plows and warns that because of the height and length of the plow trucks, a plow driver’s field of vision is limited. Never pass a snowplow on the right, as you will be caught in hard snow, ice and rocks thrown by the plow blade.

Driveways—When plowing is required, snow berms are created across driveways. Removal of this snow in driveways is the responsibility of the property owner. The Department tries to keep this problem to a minimum. The Town respectfully requests Avon residents to be patient and recognize that during the winter months there will be some inconvenience. Snow operations are labor intensive, and equipment does fail on occasion.

Private Snow Plowing—Property owners should be aware that placing, dumping, or pushing snow onto Town streets or rights of way from adjacent properties is prohibited. Private snowplow contractors must complete a “Snow Removal Contractor’s Permit” through the Avon Public Works, Operations Department to operate in the Town of Avon. For more information on the Permit, please call (970) 748-4118.

Snow Removal—All snow removal contractors that remove snow within the Town of Avon, must acquire a snow removal permit from Public Operations. Please contact Gary Padilla, Operations Manager, 970-748-4118 or [email protected].  Also - a reminder that you are required to plow with a beacon (flashing yellow light) when operating.

Sidewalks—The Town of Avon provides some sidewalk clearing in the core area of Town, along with bike path clearing for pedestrians. Property owners are responsible for sidewalks abutting or adjacent to their property.

Fire Hydrants— Property owners must ensure hydrants are readily accessible to firefighters. To operate a hydrant, crews need seven feet to each side and a minimum of four feet to the back and 10 feet to the front of all fire hydrants. Once a hydrant is cleared, the space must be maintained per district regulations. Fire service personnel warn that taking time to find and dig out a fire hydrant can cost firefighters precious time and diminish efforts to effectively get water on a fire. For more information on keeping fire hydrants clear, visit www.erwsd.org or contact district customer service at (970) 477-5451.
 
Property owners and residents are responsible for maintaining their driveways, parking areas and sidewalks following a storm. Any accumulation of snow must be removed within 24 hours after a storm. Snow removal activities must not obstruct access to fire hydrants and cleared spaces around hydrants and all utility boxes must be maintained.

Review CDOT’s Winter Driving Tips at www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving for ways to remain safe on the roads this winter.

For more information or to report a road condition, please contact Gary Padilla, Operations Manager, at (970) 748-4118 or [email protected]. 

New Recycling Ordinance in Avon

In order to help keep our beautiful environment clean for everyone, Avon recently passed a new recycling ordinance that will become effective in November 2023. The new recycling ordinance will require all multi-family and commercial properties, who use shared trash dumpsters, to register for recycling services. Single-family residents who use individual trash services can choose to register for recycling or take your recycling to Avon’s free recycling center.
Avon’s free recycling center location:
375 Yoder Ave. (East of Home Depot) 

The Town of Avon will conduct a year-long education campaign to help everyone succeed with recycling and reducing our waste. If you have any questions, please email our Sustainability Coordinator Charlotte Lin [email protected].

Anti-idling Education Series on Facebook Reduce Vehicle Idling this Winter

Did you know that 30 seconds is enough time for your engine to get warm? For the months of November and December, the Town of Avon is running an “anti-idling” myth buster education series on our Facebook page. Have you seen the first three posts?

Check out the posts on Facebook for answers!
 
Follow us on Facebook for more anti-idling knowledge. If you have any questions, please email our Sustainability Coordinator Charlotte Lin [email protected].

Winter is Here, and Progress on the Frontgate Gains Momentum

The Frontgate | Avon construction team continues to achieve its project milestones at an incredible pace. Vertical construction of the center area of Phase I has begun and will include the creation of Frontgate | Avon’s signature amenity, the Springs Outdoor Oasis and Pioneer Plunge waterslide. Drywall and window installation on the westernmost condominiums has begun. Additionally, excavation and foundation work for the easternmost Townhomes has been completed, and vertical construction of the Townhomes will soon begin.

Based on this progress, Frontgate | Avon is tracking to welcome its first residents home by the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday.

The Town of Avon is hiring!

Local government is responsible for much of what goes on in this one-of-a-kind town. Whether it’s fixing a pothole, hosting an event in picturesque Nottingham park, teaching swim lessons in our 40,000 sq. ft, full service Recreation Center, or providing police services, our team is behind it.

Whether you’re looking for a full-time career, or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is a great place to work and grow. We offer a wide variety of positions, a fantastic location, supportive leadership and excellent benefits. 

Current openings include: 

• Development Coordinator
• Spanish Instructor
• Building Inspector
• Finance Director
• Transit Operator

Recreation Center Programs

POOL HOURS

Avon Recreation Center’s pool hours have changed as follows as of Sunday, Nov. 20:
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pool Hours
The Avon Recreation Center pool hours have changed as follows as of November 20: 

Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

CERTIFICATION CLASSES

American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training
When: Sunday, Dec. 11, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Where: East Studio Room | 90 Lake Street, Avon, CO, 81620
Cost: $99, taxes waived
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
When: Friday, Jan. 27, 4:30-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: East Studio Room | 90 Lake Street, Avon, CO, 81620
Cost: $150, taxes waived
The purpose of this course is to teach candidates age 15 and up, how to recognize, respond to and care for victims of aquatic and first aid injuries.  This course is blended learning with 7 hours of online coursework due before the first day of in-person training.  Certification is valid for 2 years and includes CPR/AED for professional rescuers.  Pre-requisites for the test include a three-part swim test to demonstrate 300 yards continuous swim, 2 minutes of treading water with only using legs to kick, and a timed response to swim 20 yards and swim back with a 10lb object.  To successfully complete the course, candidates must attend all course sessions, demonstrate competency and maturity in all required skills, pass two in-water scenarios and score at least 80% correct answers on two written exams.  Successful candidates who are hired at Avon Rec Center and provide 80 hours of availability in their first 8 weeks will be eligible for 50% refund of the cost.
 

PERSONAL TRAINING

Ready to make a commitment and get that fit feeling? Come into the Avon Recreation Center to meet with one of our trainers to talk about what you are looking for and how we can help you accomplish your goals!
$75- 1 Hour
$220- 3 Sessions
$350- 5 Sessions

YOUTH PROGRAMS

• Afterschool for Homestake Peak and Avon Elementary Students @ Avon Elementary 2:50pm-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
• December & January School’s Out Camp
• December 23, December 26-30, January 2 - 6
• $45 per day. Schedules for each day will be posted online by 11/4.
• Camper’s need to bring morning snack, water bottle, packed lunch, and a towel/swimsuit on days camp will be going to the pool.

ADULT PROGRAMS

• Drop-In Sports now through April 28, 2023 from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
• Mondays: Pickleball
• Tuesdays: Volleyball
• Wednesdays: Soccer
• Thursdays: Basketball
• Pickleball, Tennis, and Basketball Outdoor Courts are open weather permitting!
• Fitness Classes: Class Fitness Schedule (avon.org)
• Masters Swim Team
• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• 6 - 7:15 a.m.
• Age 18 and older
• Adult Fitness Orientation: New to Avon, fitness, or just our recreation center? No problem! Through this orientation, you will learn all the necessary items to safely get started in our gym. Class sizes are small to make sure each participant gets the attention and information they need from the session. Items to bring: Closed-toed shoes, water bottle, journal/loose leaf paper for taking notes, and hunger for a change!
• Cost: FREE on Mondays twice a month
• 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. on January 23
• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on December 12 & January 9

For more information and to register for all Recreation Department programming, click here! 

UPCOMING MEETINGS | 5:00 p.m.
Visit Avon.org to register and join meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission | December 6
Avon Town Council | December 13
Planning & Zoning Commission | December 20

View Packet Materials and Agendas at Avon.org/Packets

Click Here for more information.